Broccoli Noodles with Pine Nuts and Garlic

Servings per recipe: 2 servings
Calories per serving: 214 calories

Ingredients

1 large broccoli head with stem
2 tbsps. olive oil
Pepper and salt to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 tbsp. pine nuts
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tbsp. grated Pecorino-Romano cheese

Directions

1. Cut off broccoli head and peel outer layer of broccoli stem then spiralize the stem. Cut broccoli head into bite-size florets and set aside.
2. On medium fire, place a medium saucepan and heat oil. Add broccoli noodle and florets. Stir fry then flavor with pepper and salt. Cook for 4 minutes while covered. Stir once in a while.
3. In a separate small nonstick pan, toast pine nuts for about 5 minutes until fragrant. Put aside.
4. Add lemon juice and garlic to the cooking broccoli. Check if broccoli is cooked to desired softness. If not, continue cooking while covered for 3 minutes more.
5. Once done, evenly divide broccoli into 2 plates, top with cheese and pine nuts.
6. Serve warm.